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Hidden Spartans

Aaron Alavi, Staff Photographer May 14, 2026

The junior Spartans is a youth football program that includes flag and tackle football for 3rd-8th grade students in/near the FHC area. The team provides an opportunity for the younger players to develop...

The Spartans huddle up before the first whistle blows on Nov. 10. This has been a tradition for the team, boosting morale.

The Final Huddle

Aaron Alavi, Staff Photographer December 4, 2025

The Varsity soccer team held the district finale soccer game at FHC on November 10. This was a make-or-break game for the Spartans, as a win would have sent them to state; however, they lost 0-2 against...

 During the first half of the game on Nov. 3, Matthew Gourley dives for the ball during a penalty kick. Gourley fails to keep the ball in front of him and lets up the first goal of the game.

Reset and Relief

Amelia Raziq, Visuals Editor- In-Cheif November 11, 2025

    Kicking off the postseason, the boys varsity soccer team went into districts as the third seed. They took on the Pattonville Pirates on Nov. 3. The game started off with Pattonville...

Directly after completing the race, junior Ryan Halterman hugs Coach Zach McKinley as he reveals to him that he had placed 27th place on Nov. 1. The competition was intense, as only the top 30 had a guaranteed ride to state.

Success Across the Team

Rachael Latzel, Photo Assignment Editor November 10, 2025

Signaling the beginning and end of each cross country season, is lower mileage. Over the summer, running is recommended but not required, which leads the coaches to slowly start integrating more miles...

Junior Taylei Sesson keeps a tight focus on the ball as it heads her way. After hitting the ball, she made it to first base.

Eyes on the Prize

Jacob Banks, staff photographer November 6, 2025

  As fall sports begin to wrap up, district tournaments are beginning. The varsity girls softball team had their first game for their district tournament against Hazelwood West on Oct. 19....

Needing to prepare for the race, Elle McDevitt finds Noel Rice, who gives her the courage she needs for the upcoming race. She also wrote an empowering quote on her forearm to help her get through the race.

The Mental Race

Jacob Banks, Staff Photographer November 6, 2025

Cross country, for many, is more than running. It can prove to be a very mentally and physically demanding sport. Runners have to push past this mental block to perform their best, running through...

Junior Dominic Hartwell shields the ball on the field, away from the Fort Zumwalt South player. The play is just over the midfield line while FHC continued to threaten the defense.

Old Bones Still Work

Aaron Alavi, Staff Photographer November 5, 2025

On Senior Night, Oct. 26, the varsity boys' soccer seniors of the Francis Howell Central Spartans were about to step onto the field for the last time, facing off against the Fort Zumwalt South Bulldogs, ...

On Oct. 15, senior Kiana Kluesner focuses on the incoming ball. She prepared to pitch it toward the infield with attentive focus.

Everything On The Line

Afomia Tensae, Staff Photographer November 4, 2025

 Sports teams spend a whole season practicing, conditioning, playing multiple games with one another, until it comes time at the end of the season towards their last couple of games where their last...

Racing to the ball on Oct. 27. sophomore Logan Parmenter fought to gain possession of the ball from the other team. He pushed through, giving his best effort for the rest of the game.

Kicking Through Setbacks

Afomia Tensae, Staff Photographer November 4, 2025

Throughout sports, many athletes develop a deep passion and desire to excel–whether in games, practices, or for personal growth. As they work to improve day by day, athletes often face mental blocks...

 Freshman Sam Aholt finds a player to throw the football to on Oct. 20. He gets in his correct position to throw and throws it.

The Pink Shows our Love

Lola Bedel, Photographer November 3, 2025

The C-team Spartan football players against Francis Howell on Oct. 20. They demonstrate their teamwork through their persistence throughout the game. Knowing even though they lost, they still worked...

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